PETA's Rak of Aegis is Back

After the phenomenal success of its first run, Rak of Aegis has returned for another series of shows.

This June, PETA opens the re-run of Rak of Aegis from June 20 to August 31. The musical is now scheduled to have 67 shows at The PETA Theater Center with a total of 30,000 audience members expected to flock the theater to see this monumental music extravaganza.

ak of Aegis, inspired by the popular songs of the local rock band, Aegis, is a musical filled with visual spectacle showcasing the Pinoy’s natural love for music and innate resilience in the face of calamity. With its successful comedic approach to social issues and its catchy musical arrangements, Rak of Aegis has succeeded in bringing thousands of Filipinos to the theater.

The musical is a playlist of chart-topping Aegis songs such as “Luha,” “Halik,” “Sundot,” “Christmas Bonus,” and “Basang-basa sa Ulan” performed by a mix of talented theater artists led by Isay Alvarez-Seña, Robert Seña, Aicelle Santos, and Joan Bugcat. A story of love, fame and resilience, “Rak of Aegis” is set in a subdivision frequently marred with flood. The story revolves around Aileen, a young promodizer caught in the web of finding love and seeking fame to support her family. A story inspired by Filipino’s resilience, the play showcases the capacity of Filipinos to overcome the greatest peril. “Rak of Aegis” will be a box filled with musical and visual spectacles showcasing Pinoy’s innate love for music. The musical is created by the same women behind PETA’s hit comedy musical “Care Divas,” PETA Artistic Director Maribel Legarda and Palanca Award-winning writer Liza Magtoto, with arrangement and direction by actor-musician Myke Salomon. “Rak of Aegis” features set design by Mio Infante, choreography by Gio Gahol, lighting by Jonjon Villareal, costume design by Carlo Pagunaling, shoe design by Maco Custodio and  accessory design by Joan Pamintuan.

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PHOTO FLASH: Philpop 2014 Album and Interpreters Announced

The Philippines Popular Music Festival, otherwise known as Philpop, on its 3rd year has finally revealed the interpreters of the 12 songs. It was yet another all-star artists line up. At the same time, the Philpop 2014 album was officially launched exclusively via Spinnr.ph.

Ms. Patricia Bermudez-Hizon hosted the launch...

Maestro Ryan Cayabyab

Noel Cabangon, Kathleen Dy-Go of UR, Spinnr.ph and Mr. C

Philpop 2014 finalists..

And the interpreters... 

QRUSH ON YOU by Flava Matikz & Knowa Lazarus; Interpreted by JayR, Elmo Magalona feat. QYork

TORPE by Daryl Ong; Interpreted by Kris Lawrence

BABALIKAN MO RIN AKO by Soc Villanueva (not in photo); Interpreted by Nikki Gil

AWIT MO'Y NANDITO PA by Toto Sorioso; Interpreted by Aldrich & James (not in photo)

THE ONLY ONE by Venelyn San Pedro; Interpreted by Thor Dulay

HANGOUT LANG by Allan Feliciano & Isaac Joseph Garcia; Interpreted by Duncan Ramos (not in photo) & Young JV

NGSB by Davey Langit; Interpreted by Luigi D'Avola (not in photo)

SONG ON A BROKEN STRING by Jude Gitamondoc & Therese Marie Villarante; Interpreted by Nicole Asensio

KUNG AKIN ANG LANGIT by Cecilia Bocobo & Isaac Joseph Garcia; Interpreted by Clara Benin (not in photo) & Mcoy Fundales

DEAR HEART by Mike Villegas; Interpreted by Kiana Valenciano

SALBABIDA by Jungee Marcelo; Interpreted by Kyla

LANGIT UMAAWIT by Toto Sorioso; Interpreted by Tom Rodriguez

One of these 12 finalists will win the 1-million peso grand prize during the Finals Night on July 26 at the Meralco Theater.

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RnB Princess Kyla is Back with a New Journey

After a long break from releasing music, the country’s R&B princess Kyla is back full force with a stronger R&B sound and a passion for showing emotions through her music. Her debut in 2000 up to this date have talked so much celebrated as one of the most uniquely talented artists of her generation, but the new album “Journey” via PolyEast Records proves that she still holds the title.

“I have come from a long journey to finally release a new album again and I can say, it feels to great to be back. This new album brings so much excitement and fulfillment in my career that now I have a family of my own, I’m back to what I love doing the most—singing and recording songs for my fellow music lovers” she adds.

The first single off the album, titled “Kunwa-kunwari Lang,” is a jazzy song written by Francis Salazar & Jungee Marcelo. The song debuted on radio last month and has been receiving much praise for her support as it peaked #1 on RX 93.1 daily survey. Likewise to its digital format, the song entered the iTunes chart at number one upon release and is now available on www.spinner.ph.

While she took something of a risk by breaking from her norm, this 6-track project finds Kyla working with a formidable slate of songwriting and production heavyweights, including Jungee Marcelo, Francis Salazar, Yosha Honasan and Jay-R.

“The title kind of speaks for itself, my journey of life experiences. My last album came out in 2010 and here we are in 2014, and there are a lot of things have happened, obviously. There are a lot of changes that I need to embrace as to the music industry and battle of producing quality songs. And people have seen me go through so many things in the public, whether it's my personal life or my career,” Kyla shared.

As the album reclaims her prominence, our 33-year old R&B chanteuse brings a range of styles from “Dito Na Lang”, a throwback to the singer’s glory days or much likened to her hit “Hanggang Ngayon”; “I Got This”, a song that mirrors many of her R&B hits, with her co-writer Yosha Honasan; and “Atin ang Walang Hanggan” on slow-motion which emphasizes the album’s firm R&B roots. When Kyla sang a song written for her by Brian McKnight titled "My Heart" during her Sunday show, it has since become her wedding song which is included in the album in a duet with McKnight. 

Kyla is now married to PBA cager Rich Alvarez with a one-year-old son. “That part of my life plays a big role of this journey. Especially on how I see life in a much brighter perspective and how love has defined itself for me” Kyla says as she shared her anecdote to her song and composition, “Journey”, which is also included in the album with Jay-R and Kettle Mata as co-music writers.

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